Scottish American History Forum
June 20 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Free
Title: Restoration Update — Chicago’s Robert Burns Monument
Join Chicago Scots for a behind the scenes update on the summer restoration of the Robert Burns Monument given as a gift from Chicago Scottish Community to the city in 1906. Hear the full story from Gus Noble OBE, president of Chicago Scots and Andrew Schneider, a prominent Chicago preservationist who Heads Chicago Park District’s Department of Historic Assets. From restoring the bronze statue of Robert Burns to sleuthing solutions for the four missing relief panels this is an important project every Scot can be proud of.
Every year at our Scottish Festival & Highland Games, the Chicago Scots feature a family or an organization as our Honored Clan. This year, to recognize and celebrate its’ strong Scottish roots, our Honored Clan is Rotary International. We are proud to announce that Rotary International’s Scottish President, Gordon McInally has agreed to lead our Parade of Tartans at 12:30 p.m. Gordon will also receive the Salute to the Chieftain from the Massed Pipe Bands at approximately 6.30pm on Saturday, June 15, 2024.